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Home/Diagnosis/ICD-10 Coding for Nasogastric Tube

ICD-10 Coding for Nasogastric Tube

Z43.1
K94.23
K94.24

Complete ICD-10-CM coding and documentation guide for icd-10 coding for nasogastric tube includes clinical validation requirements, medical necessity guidelines, and coding policies.

Also Known as:
NG Tube
Nasogastric Feeding Tube
nasogastric intubation
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Key Information: ICD-10 Coding for Nasogastric Tube

Essential facts and insights about ICD-10 Coding for Nasogastric Tube

Use ICD-10 code Z43.1 for encounter for attention to gastrostomy, ensuring proper documentation in clinical notes.

Primary ICD-10-CM Codes

Encounter for attention to gastrostomy

Billable Code
Z43.1
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Document tube care activities such as flushing or site inspection.

Applicable To

  • • Routine care of NG tube

Important Notes

  • • Ensure documentation specifies routine care activities.

Infection of gastrostomy

Billable Code
K94.23
Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • Culture report + WBC >12k + temperature >100.4°F

Applicable To

  • • Infection at NG tube site

Important Notes

  • • Ensure infection is directly related to the NG tube.

Mechanical complication of gastrostomy

Non-Billable
K94.24
Non-Billable

Diagnostic Criteria

  • • X-ray report stating 'tube tip above diaphragm' or 'kinked tubing'

Applicable To

  • • Tube dislodgment or leakage

Important Notes

  • • Ensure mechanical issues are confirmed by imaging.
Ancillary Codes

Additional codes that may be used with this diagnosis

Z93.1

Gastrostomy status

Use to indicate the presence of an NG tube.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the ICD-10 code for NG tube care?

The ICD-10 code for routine NG tube care is Z43.1, used for encounters involving maintenance or attention to the tube.

How do you code complications of an NG tube?

Use K94.23 for infections and K94.24 for mechanical issues related to the NG tube.

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